Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center, Inc.
Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Colorado and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Pagosa Springs, Cortez, Delta, Dove Creek, and Durango. In 2025 it served 14,390 patients, up 63.6% from 8,794 in 2024. 22.0% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 21.7% across Colorado health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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14,390Patients served, 2025
22.0%of patients uninsured
30.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,406Total accrued cost per patient
$517Cost per visit
Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center, Inc. compared with Colorado and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center, Inc. | Colorado health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 11.8% | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 27.1% | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 85.1% | 88.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 22.0% | 21.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 30.7% | 50.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 20.4% | 9.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 26.4% | 19.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,406 | $1,660 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $517 | $420 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 21.2% | 55.5% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 25.0% | 40.1% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 24.5% | 53.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.9% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 35.4% | 27.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 36.6% | 77.8% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 36.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 48.6% | 84.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 57.1% | 77.4% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,744 |
| Dental | 5,481 |
| Mental health | 2,626 |
| Total clinic visits | 39,129 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14,390 | $1,406 | 22.0% | 30.7% |
| 2024 | 8,794 | $1,874 | 35.3% | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 8,851 | $1,579 | 25.2% | 32.2% |
| 2022 | 9,114 | $1,308 | 24.1% | 33.0% |
| 2021 | 7,700 | $1,073 | 22.7% | 36.7% |
| 2020 | 7,018 | – | 20.8% | 37.4% |
| 2019 | 5,136 | – | 12.6% | 44.2% |
| 2018 | 4,582 | – | 11.3% | 45.5% |
| 2017 | 4,583 | – | 10.4% | 48.1% |
| 2016 | 3,841 | – | 8.3% | 47.9% |
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